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Don't miss a second of the action this Saturday as the Longhorns defend the pitch against the Radloff Raiders! We’re bringing the fire and the intensity to start the month off right. Grab your gear and get to the stands early to cheer on both squads!

• Girls Kickoff: 8:00 AM

• Boys Kickoff: 9:30 AM

• Date: 02.07.26

Ferguson Elementary School and Sigma Omicron Zeta invite you to the Second Annual Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 28, 2026! From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, come out for a day dedicated to feeling your best. This event is completely free and features a wide range of essential services, including:

• Free Screenings: Breast, prostate, and bone density screenings, plus general health information.

• Preventative Care: On-site vaccines to keep you and your family protected.

• Community Resources: Connect with local vendors and health experts.

Note: While the event is free, pre-registration is required for all screenings. Scan the QR code in the flyer to secure your spot today!

Don’t miss your chance to save — early registration discounts are available for a limited time!

🥎 Softball: Ages 4.5–18
⚾ Baseball: Ages 3–18

All practices and home games are held at E.E. Robinson Park.

Lanier Athletic Association proudly serves as the youth feeder program for Lanier Middle School and Lanier High School — helping young athletes learn, grow, and develop athletically, every season!

📲 For more details and to register, scan the QR code below.

Let’s make this an amazing spring season!

We invite parents to join us on February, 28th @ 6PM for a 30 minute Q&A to learn what it takes to become a Head Coach or Assistant Coach in the LAA football program. No experience required, just a passion for helping kids grow.

ACCESS is an annual assessment that measures students’ progress in English language development in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. We encourage all students to give their best effort so we can celebrate their growth!

6th Grade begins Monday, 2/2, with testing beginning each day at 9:20 a.m. Please refer to the schedule below to see when your student will be testing. Having students present and on time helps keep them on schedule. Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s success!

Testing Schedule:

6th Grade: 2/2 - 2/9

8th Grade: 2/10 - 2/11, Fall Break, Cont. 2/17 - 2/19

Spring Pictures at Lanier Middle School

Hosted by Magic Moment Photography

• You must PRE-ORDER ONLINE if you want pictures.
• ONLY PRE-ORDER students will be photographed.

• The link to order is: https://www.magicmomentphotography.com/spring-session-1
• Select "Order Now" and locate "Lanier Middle School" towards the bottom of the list.

All GCPS Schools will be closed for the February Break beginning Thursday, February 12th. Students will return to the building on Tuesday, February 17th.

Join us & the Atlanta Gladiators for a night of fun including:

• Discounted Tickets to the game
• Meet the players at a HI-5 Tunnel

for more information, visit cityofsugarhill.com

Spring intramurals will begin on Tue, Feb 17th. Students must turn in a permission form to Coach Loveless or Coach Rabek before participating.

Coaches representing a number of both boys and girls programs from Lanier High School will be here Wednesday, February 18th at 6:30 PM to meet any 8th graders that are interested in playing sports at the high school next year. This is a great opportunity to meet coaches, learn their expectations for athletes, and have any questions you or your parents may have answered. At least 10 different programs will be represented! Don't miss it!

What: Volleyball clinic

Who: 5th-8th grade girls

When: March 24th-26th from 4:15-6:00

Where: Lanier Middle main gym

Cost: $45 total for the 3 days payments can be made on My Payments Plus

Students - WANT TO WIN BEATS?

February 2 – End of February

✔ Follow school and classroom expectations
✔ No STEPs
✔ No Referrals

Students who qualify will be entered into a drawing with one pair of Beats to be given away per grade level!

We LOVE good behavior! ❤️

All Georgia High School students are eligible for Dual Enrollment if they meet the following criteria:

• Student is in 10th grade orhigher*
• Student attends a participating high school (public and private schools may participate).
• Homeschool students are also eligible.

Learn more about the Dual Enrollment program

Students must be picked up promptly at 6:45 PM. If you have questions, please contact the Lanier High School Athletic Department.

We are looking forward to another outstanding semester and thank you for your continued support! LMS is sponsoring an attendance challenge from January 5th through March 16th. The Homeroom in each grade with the highest attendance percentage will win a Donut Party.

The Atlanta Charity Medical Clinic will be offering free medical services. This Clinic is only for uninsured and underinsured patients. Consultations will only be for Chronic conditions. Patients with acute problems will have to go to the ER. Lastly, No narcotics prescriptions will be given. You can register by going to the website, scanning the QR code, or filling out a paper form.

Yearbook prices will continue to increase at the end of each month. Please consider purchasing your yearbook as soon as possible to avoid the extra cost.

ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:

• Weather-related closings & delays
• School and class information
• Share pictures and files
• See calendar items
• Upcoming class activities

Set up and preference information here

Parents now have the option to be notified in the ParentVUE mobile app if their student’s grade falls below a preset threshold. Follow this link for more information.

During the 2024–2025 school year (effective July 1), GCPS implemented fines for any lost or damaged Chromebooks and power cords.

Please take a moment to talk with your student about the importance of properly caring for the school-issued equipment. Keeping devices in good condition helps avoid unnecessary charges and ensures they’re ready for learning every day.

*A device could have multiple damaged components such as broken hinges as well as a cracked screen, this would result in a fine of $50. $25 for each damaged component.

Keep up to date with all the great things happening at Lanier Middle School by joining our social media platforms. See the Bottom Banner of this newsletter for Links to our Twitter, Facebook pages OR see the "Let's Be Social" section of the Lanier MS Homepage for links to all our social platforms including Instagram and our YouTube Channel. It is here you will see many more pictures and videos of all the activities and events happening here at LMS!